Periop Talk: Preventing Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries

To increase nurses’ awareness of what they can to reduce sharps injuries, AORN’s CEO and Executive Director, Linda Groah talks with Mary Ogg and Deb Spratt who contributed to the 2020 Consensus Statement and Call to Action. Ogg is the author of  AORN’s Guideline for Sharps Safety and while she recently retired, she remains a national expert on safe practices in operating rooms. Spratt is a long-time member of AORN and past president of the association. She is Executive Director of Perioperative Services at the University of Rochester’s St. James Hospital. Moving_The_Sharps_Safety_In_Healthcare_Agenda_Forward_In_The_US.pdf (internationalsafetycenter.org)Support the showWelcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that highlight the real world of perioperative nursing. Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.Our podcast series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR – it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and start making surgery safer, one podcast at a time.Watch more episodes at: (1) Periop Talk vlog - YouTube